: a fabled marine creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish
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The trees’ likenesses span sailors, mermaids, and kings—each work a partial mystery to its artists until complete.
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Unlike a mermaid or trumpet dress, this style is more subtle with its flare.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Unlike a mermaid or trumpet dress, this style is more subtle with its flare.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Mermaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mermaid. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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mermaid
noun
mer·maid
ˈmər-ˌmād 
: an imaginary sea creature usually represented with a woman's body and a fish's tail
Etymology
Middle English mermayde "mermaid," from mere "lake, pool, sea" and mayde "maid"
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